Why do Koreans eat everything at once? 7 Philosophies Behind the Banchan Culture

Traditional Korean banchan culture, a colorful arrangement of side dishes, rice, and soup on the table, representing the 5,000-year-old Korean food philosophy and community dining tradition.
Why do Koreans eat everything at once? We explore the deep philosophy and meaning behind Korea's unique banchan culture from seven perspectives. A traditional Korean banchan platter It was the first time my French friend Marie went to a Korean restaurant. Before she even ordered, she was stunned to see a table full of side dishes and asked, "Huh? Did they already serve what we ordered?" When I explained, "No, these are basic side dishes," she was even more puzzled... Read more
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